Bob Woytowich

Bob Woytowich
Born	(1941-08-18)August 18, 1941 Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Died	July 30, 1988(1988-07-30) (aged 46)
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Right
Played for	Boston Bruins Minnesota North Stars Pittsburgh Penguins Los Angeles Kings Winnipeg Jets (WHA) Indianapolis Racers (WHA)
Playing career	1962–1978

Robert Ivan Woytowich (August 18, 1941 in Winnipeg, Manitoba – July 30, 1988) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.

Woytowich started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1964. He would also play for the Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings. He left for World Hockey Association after the 1972 season. He would play for the Winnipeg Jets and Indianapolis Racers.

On July 30, 1988, Woytowich suffered a heart attack while driving his car near Winnipeg. The car was involved in an accident and he died.

Awards and achievements

• CPHL First All-Star Team (1964)
• Played in NHL All-Star Game (1970)
• “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.

External links

• Bob Woytowich career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
• Bob Ivan Woytowich biography at Legends of Hockey (archived)
• Bob Woytowich's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame